2007: Past Events

Socket's Summer Day of Caring: Ronald McDonald House

Approximately 15 Socket employees volunteered to tidy up the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Missouri on Saturday, August 4. The group cleaned the facility from top to bottom, doing everything from sweeping and vacuuming to dusting shelves, scrubbing walls and washing windows.

Above: Volunteers Scott Dean (left) and Nick Pena (right) clean the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Missouri.

Volunteers included: Front row (L-R) - Carson and Max Coffman, Alisha and Jillian Long, Matt Freeman, Marisa Huck, Chris Thomas and Stephanie Rosskopf; Back row (L-R) - Zeke Long, Nick Pena, Lora Kile, Wendy Brasses, Josh Connon, Khandicia Randolph, Kevin Hopkins and Dave Sill. Not pictured - Jen Coffman and Scott Dean.

Socket's Summer Blood Drive

Thanks to all Socket employees, customers and friends who donated blood at Socket's Summer Blood Drive on Friday, August 17. The event was a success and we were able to help save lives with the American Red Cross-Boone County Chapter.

Only a fraction of those able to donate blood actually do so. Giving blood is safe and easy, and by donating, you can save up to three lives! Visit www.redcross.org to find local blood donation opportunities near you.

Above: Scott Dean waits patiently while giving blood.

Above: While Jake Glascock signs in (left), Eric Burkett, Nick Pena and Dave Sill wait to make their donation.

Columbia Balloon Invitational

Socket was a sponsor at the Columbia Balloon Invitational on August 23-26. The event featured flights and illuminations from 35 balloons and benefited the University of Missouri Children's Hospital and the Children's Miracle Network.

Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ Festival

This event was held September 7-8 in Downtown Columbia. Thousands of people enjoyed great music, good food and fun at the Socket Stage in Peace Park.

Above: Music fans enjoy the great blues, bluegrass, folk and gospel sounds at the Socket Stage at Peace Park.

Above: Attendees browse special offers and visit with Socket employees.

Tour of Missouri

Elite cycling excited Missouri fans as some of the world's greatest cyclists competed in a week-long race across the state in mid-September. Competitors included the Discovery Channel Team and Tour de France Champion Alberto Contador.

Diamond Night

As the presenting sponsor of this annual fundraiser held on Nov. 3, Socket helped raise more than $62,000 for Boys and Girls Town of Missouri. This important organization helps improve the lives of children with emotional and behavioral problems. To learn more, visit www.bgtm.org.

Socket Open House

Socket hosted an open house and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 13 to celebrate the opening of our new corporate headquarters.

Formerly located in downtown Columbia, Socket moved to a new state-of-the-art facility at 2703 Clark Lane earlier this year. The new location features a more stable environment for Socket's data center, additional space to accommodate recent growth and more amenities for personnel.

If you weren't able to attend the event, we hope you'll come visit us at our new location soon!

Above: Socketeers and representatives of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce celebrate Socket's new corporate headquarters.
(Photo by Dan Gill Photography)

Socket's Fall Blood Drive

Thanks to all Socket employees, customers and friends who donated blood at Socket's Fall Blood Drive on Friday, November 16. The event was a success and we were able to help save lives with the Community Blood Center.

All blood donated to the center is distributed to hospitals in Missouri and Kansas. Visit www.savealifenow.org to find local blood donation opportunities near you.

Fall Food Drive

Socket employees and customers donated more than 600 canned food items during a November drive for the Central Missouri Food Bank. The organization serves needy families in 33 Missouri counties. Find out more at www.centralmofoodbank.org.